Laser Tag FAQ

Q. What are the differences between at-home laser tag sets and laser tag arenas?
A. At most laser tag arenas, players will wear vests with laser sensors for targets. The vests and guns communicate with a scoring system, which computes various statistics for complex games. When playing with laser tag sets designed for home use, the laser gun also serves as the target. Additionally, the scoring system and number of games are limited.

Q. Should I feel safe giving kids a laser tag set?
A. Although it can be dangerous to look at certain lasers, laser tag lasers don’t fit in this category. The lasers included in these plastic guns are very low power, which makes them safe for children to use. As with any laser or bright light, however, children should be cautioned not to shine the laser tag gun in their eyes. The most common injury during laser tag games occurs when children don’t watch where they’re going and trip.

Q. How does a laser gun provide feedback?
A. You’ll know you’ve been hit with a laser when the gun provides feedback, such as a vibration, lights, or sounds. Kids love the lights and sounds a laser gun provides and some sets allow you to choose the type of gun that your weapon emulates audibly. The more feedback a laser gun gives, the more battery power it will require, though.